One thing about having to stay off my feet, I've gotten a TON of paper work done. I've finally managed to get through the TON of magazines (my neighbor is continually giving me her Parents and child Magazines, that I quickly read and toss) that were taking over the shelf. I'm down to 2, and they'll be gone my tonight!
Next, it's onto planning out the homeschooling book and information for the POOK.
Isn't it just like me - even when resting, I'm finding things to do and declutter, eh? :)
Friday, June 30, 2006
Feelings on Friday
I sit here, propped up in bed, laptop in front, and a wonderful view of my neighbors' trash. Pook is in the other room with the sitter, and I'm gearing myself up for a day of work. Ah... yeah, work.
I did want to make a few nods to some gorgeous farmer's market photos that Phil took. The flowers are especially gorgeous. I've come to adore the sunflowers surrounded with wild flowers. Ah... nothing beats fresh flowers from a farmer's market, EXCEPT for tender daisies picked especially for me by my sweet Pook-a-boo-k. :) They, are by far the best. Aside from the flowers, her look of pride is the best.
I also found myself moved by yet another of Ed's posts in regards to his 3 year wedding anniversay. I think what got me the most, was the last picture at the end and the comment of "My life for the past three years". The picture of the bride and groom about to kiss, is so tender, yet there's a hint of passion, smiles, a stuffed dog :), and lots of love. I wish you many, many more years of that. (And Stacie, I wish that for you and Bob, as your journey is just beginning!)
One thing I've always admired about Ed, is his knack for wit and humor, and the way he interweaves them through his prose. Ed, if you read this, your posts always really get me thinking about things, in a good way. Thanks. They prettymuch always leave me with a good feeling. To see someone enjoy life as he does, and to live a life bespeckled with humor is just lovely.
It got me thinking about my own wedding and life with Da Hub. I admit, that marriage has been most interesting for Da Hub and I. Especially because I don't think we knew what we were getting into at the time. We have since learned that we are very different individuals, and it's been fun working with our differences. Also, we've been blessed with all types of interesting challenges throughout, that have really helped us to grow as a couple and individually.
There's a picture from our wedding, (and if I knew where it was, I'd post it) where we are sticking our tongues out at each other. Yup, I think that would describe the last five years of our life together. :)
Many times, I think of our marriage as a fine wine. Each year, things just get better as we grow as individuals, and as a couple. We have been through a lot, and were blessed to have started the journey as best friends. Da Hub is still the one I turn to first when I need to talk about something, or work through thoughts. He's my biggest supporter. I know he adores me (and not just because he's always telling me), but because he's always concerned for my welfare (more than I am sometimes). We tend to take things a bit seriously, but, we are gradually incorporating more play (less projects!) into our lives.
I did want to make a few nods to some gorgeous farmer's market photos that Phil took. The flowers are especially gorgeous. I've come to adore the sunflowers surrounded with wild flowers. Ah... nothing beats fresh flowers from a farmer's market, EXCEPT for tender daisies picked especially for me by my sweet Pook-a-boo-k. :) They, are by far the best. Aside from the flowers, her look of pride is the best.
I also found myself moved by yet another of Ed's posts in regards to his 3 year wedding anniversay. I think what got me the most, was the last picture at the end and the comment of "My life for the past three years". The picture of the bride and groom about to kiss, is so tender, yet there's a hint of passion, smiles, a stuffed dog :), and lots of love. I wish you many, many more years of that. (And Stacie, I wish that for you and Bob, as your journey is just beginning!)
One thing I've always admired about Ed, is his knack for wit and humor, and the way he interweaves them through his prose. Ed, if you read this, your posts always really get me thinking about things, in a good way. Thanks. They prettymuch always leave me with a good feeling. To see someone enjoy life as he does, and to live a life bespeckled with humor is just lovely.
It got me thinking about my own wedding and life with Da Hub. I admit, that marriage has been most interesting for Da Hub and I. Especially because I don't think we knew what we were getting into at the time. We have since learned that we are very different individuals, and it's been fun working with our differences. Also, we've been blessed with all types of interesting challenges throughout, that have really helped us to grow as a couple and individually.
There's a picture from our wedding, (and if I knew where it was, I'd post it) where we are sticking our tongues out at each other. Yup, I think that would describe the last five years of our life together. :)
Many times, I think of our marriage as a fine wine. Each year, things just get better as we grow as individuals, and as a couple. We have been through a lot, and were blessed to have started the journey as best friends. Da Hub is still the one I turn to first when I need to talk about something, or work through thoughts. He's my biggest supporter. I know he adores me (and not just because he's always telling me), but because he's always concerned for my welfare (more than I am sometimes). We tend to take things a bit seriously, but, we are gradually incorporating more play (less projects!) into our lives.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Woah, it's Wednesday?
Time seems all whacked out lately. Probably because I've been spending most of my time on a couch with my knee/legg propped up. If I sit at my desk, it will swell up. If I'm on the couch, it gets better.
I went to the doctor, my NEW doctor, on Monday. She tweaked and twisted it, and, as I didn't go through the ceiling, she concluded I didn't tear anything. (Yay!) Though, she did tell me it would probably be a few months before it's back to where it was before. (Hmm...) Which means, lots of fun challenges. I also think I'm going to start incorporating exercises to help strengthen the knee and surrounding muscles once it does get better. In the meantime, how can I find ways to exercise without it?
It was rather funny too, her face, when I informed her that I was only taking one ibuprofen every few hours. Her eyes bulged, and I asked if I should be taking more. She informed me that most people take 3. Oh. I don't think she believed I really do have a high pain tolerance until that moment. Then again, maybe she was just amazed that 1 ibuprofen did the work of 3? Who knows?
I feel like I'm going through some life change here. The obvious message being slow down. No, really, slow down. Okay girl, if you don't slow down... There, now you HAVE to slow down.
So, here I sit. Foot propped. Baby sitter on premises, and work getting done on the laptop. I am learning wonderful patience too, as I must now depend on my beloved's help to get things done. And, as most now, the schedule a woman has, and the schedule a man has, are quite different time and prioritywise. It's not too bad though, because my sweet hubby has been amazing this week. He took off Monday and Tuesday to help me out. He's requested I take it easy, and let him help or do things like laundry, making the bed, etc.
Sweet darling hubby of mine, I am so grateful for your love, tenderness, and kindness. I am well aware that you know how challenging this situation is for me, and I'm very grateful for the help that you've been providing, and for the care you've been lavishing upon me. I know I'm blessed to have you in my life. I'm also well aware that you want me to get better, because the sooner I get better, the sooner I get back to doing the laundry and house stuff that I enjoy, and you aren't nearly as fond of. :) I love you so much. :)
Three more days until the weekend. With my knee being the way it is, plans have changed. I am hoping to get the Good Will pile out (yeah, it's still there), the basement organized, more things packed up, and a play area set up for Pook. (We've one of those plastic slides with swings for outside, but have found it's just more fun to keep it inside. :) That's the goal at least.
And now, I suppose I should get some more work done, eh?
I went to the doctor, my NEW doctor, on Monday. She tweaked and twisted it, and, as I didn't go through the ceiling, she concluded I didn't tear anything. (Yay!) Though, she did tell me it would probably be a few months before it's back to where it was before. (Hmm...) Which means, lots of fun challenges. I also think I'm going to start incorporating exercises to help strengthen the knee and surrounding muscles once it does get better. In the meantime, how can I find ways to exercise without it?
It was rather funny too, her face, when I informed her that I was only taking one ibuprofen every few hours. Her eyes bulged, and I asked if I should be taking more. She informed me that most people take 3. Oh. I don't think she believed I really do have a high pain tolerance until that moment. Then again, maybe she was just amazed that 1 ibuprofen did the work of 3? Who knows?
I feel like I'm going through some life change here. The obvious message being slow down. No, really, slow down. Okay girl, if you don't slow down... There, now you HAVE to slow down.
So, here I sit. Foot propped. Baby sitter on premises, and work getting done on the laptop. I am learning wonderful patience too, as I must now depend on my beloved's help to get things done. And, as most now, the schedule a woman has, and the schedule a man has, are quite different time and prioritywise. It's not too bad though, because my sweet hubby has been amazing this week. He took off Monday and Tuesday to help me out. He's requested I take it easy, and let him help or do things like laundry, making the bed, etc.
Sweet darling hubby of mine, I am so grateful for your love, tenderness, and kindness. I am well aware that you know how challenging this situation is for me, and I'm very grateful for the help that you've been providing, and for the care you've been lavishing upon me. I know I'm blessed to have you in my life. I'm also well aware that you want me to get better, because the sooner I get better, the sooner I get back to doing the laundry and house stuff that I enjoy, and you aren't nearly as fond of. :) I love you so much. :)
Three more days until the weekend. With my knee being the way it is, plans have changed. I am hoping to get the Good Will pile out (yeah, it's still there), the basement organized, more things packed up, and a play area set up for Pook. (We've one of those plastic slides with swings for outside, but have found it's just more fun to keep it inside. :) That's the goal at least.
And now, I suppose I should get some more work done, eh?
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Forced rest
On May 29, I somehow managed to twist my knee. Instead of resting it, I proceeded with my daily stuff, because it didn't hurt that much. It did creak a bit though. So, last week, I decided to call my doctor, as, it was getting close to a month, still creaking, and noticeable pain. The doctor's office didn't give me an appointment until July 13, because, I hadn't been there in 2 years. (Excuse me for not being sick.) Thus, I'm been regarded as a new patient.
Yes, as of tomorrow, I am scheduling an appointment with a new doctor, you can be. Thankfully, I've a friend who's hubby is an oncologist, and, who reccomended I REALLY rest it and take ibuprofen to help the swelling. Since doing that, my knee's now stiff (I am affirming that's part of the healing process). At brunch today, another doctor who's really a radiologist but was studying to be an orthopedic doctor, highly reccomended I get an MRI to check for tears in the cartilage.
I keep telling myself there is a lesson in all of this. Definitely rest is one of them and slowing down, but it's really aggravating, as I'm out of my routine, and have been avoiding exercise to help the healing process. I want to be rearranging the basement, packing things up, painting the door, piling up things for donation... Blarg!
I plan on resting and using this as an opportunity to learn from. Although, I'm finding it really damn hard to sit on my a$$ when there is so much I want to do!!! Grrr!!
I suppose the lessons to learn are:
1 - how to slow down
2 - how to exercise creatively without using my knee, or putting weight on it
3 - how I can get things down around the house by staying off my knee and keeping it elevated
4 - finding a new doctor
5 - depending on my hubby to take care of things I usually do, and hoping they don't drive him or me nuts
6 - get a yearly check up at the doctor, or at least find out how long before they declare you new patient status again
7 - pay more attention to what I'm eating, now that I'm not exercising
8 - how to be patient
Oh yay. And, the end result will be a lovely healing of my knee; I'm affirming.
Yes, as of tomorrow, I am scheduling an appointment with a new doctor, you can be. Thankfully, I've a friend who's hubby is an oncologist, and, who reccomended I REALLY rest it and take ibuprofen to help the swelling. Since doing that, my knee's now stiff (I am affirming that's part of the healing process). At brunch today, another doctor who's really a radiologist but was studying to be an orthopedic doctor, highly reccomended I get an MRI to check for tears in the cartilage.
I keep telling myself there is a lesson in all of this. Definitely rest is one of them and slowing down, but it's really aggravating, as I'm out of my routine, and have been avoiding exercise to help the healing process. I want to be rearranging the basement, packing things up, painting the door, piling up things for donation... Blarg!
I plan on resting and using this as an opportunity to learn from. Although, I'm finding it really damn hard to sit on my a$$ when there is so much I want to do!!! Grrr!!
I suppose the lessons to learn are:
1 - how to slow down
2 - how to exercise creatively without using my knee, or putting weight on it
3 - how I can get things down around the house by staying off my knee and keeping it elevated
4 - finding a new doctor
5 - depending on my hubby to take care of things I usually do, and hoping they don't drive him or me nuts
6 - get a yearly check up at the doctor, or at least find out how long before they declare you new patient status again
7 - pay more attention to what I'm eating, now that I'm not exercising
8 - how to be patient
Oh yay. And, the end result will be a lovely healing of my knee; I'm affirming.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Step by Step
Step by step, our house is being prepared to be put on the market. I feel like a kid waiting for her Christmas present. This might sound weird, but I can almost feel our new home... as though things are falling into place so that things will fall together.
It's been a wonderful process, with lovely lessons to be learned. I'm enjoying it.
And so dear weekend... here I am. Time emough to slip away with a book for some much wanted reading.
Bliss...
It's been a wonderful process, with lovely lessons to be learned. I'm enjoying it.
And so dear weekend... here I am. Time emough to slip away with a book for some much wanted reading.
Bliss...
Thursday, June 22, 2006
So much for long days...
It's almost 8 pm here, and a storm's rolling in. This morning was dark until about 8am or so, and now, the sky darkens as the rain clouds (and thunder) roll through. Oh darn... time to get off the puter and stop work. :)
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Summer Solstice
Wow... to think, that in a few days, the days will start to get shorter again. Tomorrow, I'd like to do something special with the Pook to celebrate. Not sure what though. Hmmm...
Today, I was a slug. Ended up talking to the babysitter about religion, no less.
At least the front door was painted, and not by me! Although, at some point this week I will need to paint the back of it white. Ah well...
C'est la vie!
Today, I was a slug. Ended up talking to the babysitter about religion, no less.
At least the front door was painted, and not by me! Although, at some point this week I will need to paint the back of it white. Ah well...
C'est la vie!
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